Ithaca, NY vs South Plainfield, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in median household income ($123,417 vs $45,468). South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.4). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+8.0 |
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
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C-
72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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